Daily Pledge, Bonfires and Quit Celebrations: Traditions born from the members
Welcome - to the first, or hundred and first, or one thousand and first day of your quit!
In the beginning of our journeys we need to form a pact, make a promise, a commitment with ourselves to not do something we’ve done for perhaps many years. Whether it’s smoke, vape, chaw, snus - engage in some habitual form of nicotine consumption. Even NRTs can become addictive with constant overuse if directions aren't followed.
At first we can feel a bit like fish out of water, flopping around in a strange environment and we need to take a helping hand more often, vow more strongly and gather strength from the other fish around us. In the beginning we especially need to be very attentive to our commitment and hold ourselves accountable. But as we progress, that need lessens. Happily. But still we’ll come back once a day or week or whenever we need to (when that sudden emotional craving moment smacks us) in order to reinforce our commitment and keep our quits safe. Or simply to offer a hand in support.
Come here whenever you need to. Take the hand offered by the person before you. It could be the hand of someone on their first day. How thrilling is THAT! And each time you reach out with your other hand for the next quitter know that you're proclaiming “Yes, I can! And so can YOU!”
We’re all on this journey together. And there is strength and beauty in this shared commitment. Bravo to us all!
How to pledge:
As you go through your day you know that you have these two people with you and all of you are keeping each other strong. How cool is that!
If these help you - use them. If they don't - create your own. (Thanks to @JimTaddeo for finding them.)
Interested in volunteering to run the Daily Pledge? Send me a PM for more information.
Note: The above text has been provided by the EX Community from previously posted Daily Pledges and doesn't reflect the views or opinions of BecomeAnEX, Truth Initiative or the EX Team.
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@jmf hang in there, I am day 4, it's a tiny bit better today. I offer my hand to you, you can do it just for today and come back tomorrow, we will all be here for you. I make a pledge not to smoke today and offer my hand to the next person in need.
Good luck!, I'm on day 4! see you tomorrow!
Yes, we can!!!
Hang in there and try to distract your mind with music, walking, crafts to think of anything than than lighting up. The craves will only last a couple of minutes and will fade away. The longer you delay the easier it will get. I’ll pledge tonight not to smoke and hold your hand.
@Gail561 I join with you in declaring that I will not smoke today and I offer my support to the next member of the EX family to pledge along with us.
@SuzyQ411, Good morning! Thank you for your hand! I pledge to not smoke today and extend my hand for the next person in line. Have a great day! đź«‚
Morning all I’ll gladly take @Cat_Mom_Jen and choose not to smoke today. I offer my other hand to the next one who joins us.
@Gail561 thank you. I will take your hand, as I take the pledge to be smoke free today.
I extend my other hand to the next person.
@pammiepearl, I gladly take your hand and I pledge not to smoke today. I extend my other hand to the next person in line.
Thanks for your hand @mmorris215 !
I pledge not to smoke today and extend my other hand to the next in line.
Lynne 2134 days